Early Years Practitioner

Bright Horizons; Grove Park; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 50% for first ch

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave

Bank holidays and paid Christmas

Pension

Virtual GP and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Careers coach access

Job summary

Bright Horizons Chiswick Nursery is seeking a full-time Early Years Practitioner. You will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities tailored to each key child to support development toward milestones.

You will foster a safe environment that allows children to express themselves, engage their minds, and help nurture a lifelong love of learning. A Level 3+ EY qualification and strong EYFS understanding are required.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to develop trust and partnerships with colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities for each key child.
• Encourage development toward key milestones through tailored activities.
• Create a safe environment that allows expression and fosters a love of learning.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Child development

Parental communication

Education

Level 3 EY qualification or above

Job description

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will plan, create, implement and reflect on engaging activities, tailored to each of your key children, to encourage their development towards key milestones.

You will create a safe environment that allows children the freedom to express themselves, engage their minds, and help to foster a lifelong love of learning.

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Passion for creating fun and inclusive learning environments
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles - Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: "I did that." We are looking for a full time, Level 2/3 qualified Practitioner to join our Bright Horizons Chiswick Nursery, situated less than a 15-minute walk from Chiswick train station. Our 87-place nursery is proudly Ofsted rated 'Good', situated in a purpose-built setting. The nursery features outdoor gardens within the sports ground and access to acres of green fields for sports and outdoor activities! Featuring floor to ceiling curved glass windows that look onto the playing fields, the nursery is a light and spacious, and has additional dedicated art and music, dance and science studios for our children to explore.

Our Benefits

• Childcare discount of 50% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Subject to T&Cs